File No. 861.77/166

The Chairman of the Advisory Commission of Railway Experts to Russia (Stevens) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

[For] Willard:

Have heard nothing further from Lansing or you since your cables-August 17. Commission to arrive Vladivostok September 28 and must then be advised of situation and what you have decided as to our recommendations upon which the movements of commission depend. There is a decided improvement efficiency Siberian Railway already as a result of our work and expect much greater results from our present trip with government officials. Answer quickly, care Consul at Vladivostok.

Stevens